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One of China's richest women Yang Huiyan has just given away around $826 million to charity

Yang, who at the peak of her wealth was Asia’s richest woman, has seen her fortune slump 80% from $34 billion in about two years.

Fortune

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks boosted by Wall Street's latest winning month

Asian shares have mostly risen, boosted by market optimism set off by a Wall Street rally despite lingering worries about regional growth

The Independent UK

For the first time in Asia, World Coffee Conference to be held in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, the coffee capital of India, is all set to host the fifth edition of the World Coffee Conference (WCC 2023) between September 25 and 28.

The Hindu

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Australian foreign policy is traditionally hitched to the US – but the rise of China requires a middle path for a middle power

Few nation-states have been shaped by their underlying physical geography and location in the world quite as much as Australia.

The Conversation

How the tiger mosquito invaded France and what can be done to stop it

The Asian tiger mosquito may be considered a small but mighty coloniser. Despite only measuring around 3mm, this invasive species has managed to spread across most of mainland France in just 20 years. With global warming creating perfect conditions for its proliferation, this tiny pest risks spreading diseases like zika,…

France 24

Researchers find oldest evidence of curry outside India

Scientists have found evidence of Southeast Asia’s oldest known curry. It’s also the oldest evidence of curry ever found outside India.

The Hindu

US stands against China’s ‘bullying’ behaviour, Pentagon chief says

Lloyd Austin’s comments come at start of bilateral talks in Australia on defence, countering China in Asia-Pacific.

Al Jazeera

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Urooj Ashfaq at Soho Theatre: a fast-talking, quick-thinking pre-Edinburgh treat for Londoners

The theatre is championing south Asian comedians at the Fringe - if they’re all as good as this smart stand-up the festival will be a hoot

Evening Standard

The ‘spirit’ butterfly effect | Unlike the ‘sober curious’ West, Indians are raising their glasses more now

A resilient economy, premiumisation, neighbourhood bars, and a surge of education and career prospects are all making India one of the fastest growing markets for alcoholic beverages

The Hindu

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

July 21-27, 2023

The Independent UK

Acer Founder Doubts US Can Match Asia's Chip Making Dominance

Acer Founder Stan Shih says that the United States is too far behind Taiwan when it comes to chipmaking prowess.

Tom’s Hardware

China, Russia and the delicate balance Asian countries seek to strike

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year, just a few days after the International Criminal Court released an arrest warrant against Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

The Conversation

‘Bacteria wilt’ poses a grave threat to tomato crop in Andhra Pradesh’s Madanapalle region

Horticulture Dept. launches awareness camps in Chittoor & Annamayya districts to tackle 'bacteria wilt', a deadly disease for tomato, eggplant, chilli & potato. Yield in Madanapalle, Asia's largest tomato belt, has hit rock bottom. Remedial measures include crop rotation & sowing of tolerant varieties. Inclement weather has delayed crop cutting.…

The Hindu

Government clears football teams for Asian Games

Sports Ministry grants relaxation to Indian football teams for Asian Games; Men's and Women's teams to participate despite not meeting existing criterion; AIFF president Kalyan Choubey holds meetings with Home Minister and Sports Minister to find solution; Indian football on rise, participation in Asian Games to boost morale.

The Hindu

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The Hindu

Indian government clears football teams for Asian Games

AIFF chief Chaubey elated over Sports Ministry's decision to relax selection criteria for Indian football teams' participation in Asian Games. Provides big boost to players' morale. PM Modi's intervention and AIFF's appeal led to Sports Ministry's decision. Indian teams' participation in continental showpiece will give players exposure and help reach…

Zenger

Animals Asia Signs Groundbreaking Deal To Ban Elephant Riding In Vietnam By 2026

Landmark agreement with Vietnamese authorities sets precedent for Asian nations, prioritizes elephant welfare

The Independent UK

Europe's strategy to boost its computer chip industry and compete with Asia gets final approval

European Union member states have given final approval for the bloc’s master plan to expand semiconductor production

The Hindu

Travelling unfettered across 10 countries in Asia by road

Group of four travel 500,000 km across India & 10 countries in Asia to research little-known seers. Supported by friends & groups, they journey to find unified whole. Unfettered travel is about discovering every being is part of one. Book to be written in English & translated into multiple languages.

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LiveScience

Invisible barrier that runs through Indonesia finally explained by scientists

Researchers now understand why there is an uneven distribution of animal species on either side of the mysterious boundary, known as the Wallace Line.

The Hindu

Japanese Foreign Minister to visit India this week, discuss vision for Global South

At a press conference in Tokyo, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said that his focus during the visit to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, South Africa, Uganda, and Ethiopia was on enhancing ties with “South West Asia and Africa”.

Evening Standard

The 1975 cancel two Asian shows after Malaysia LGBT+ controversy

Frontman Matty Healy had been at the Good Vibes Festival on Friday when he made a speech about homosexuality.

The Independent UK

Hun Sen is the longest serving leader in Asia. He’s purged critics and is set to win Cambodian polls

Cambodians go to the polls Sunday with incumbent Prime Minister Hun Sen and his party all but assured a landslide victory thanks to the effective suppression and intimidation of any real opposition

The Hindu

Swimming Federation of India hopeful of men’s water polo team participating in Hangzhou Asian Games

SFI hopeful of men's water polo team making it to Hangzhou Asian Games despite not being ranked in top 8 in Asia. Proposal sent to Sports Ministry for consideration. Last time Indian men's team made it to Games was 1986 in South Korea. Training under Serbian coach for 9 months,…

The National (Scotland)

Matt O'Riley points to Celtic fatigue factor in friendly win

The Hoops defeated Gamba Osaka 1-0 as the curtain came down on their Asia tour.

The Hindu

Malabar River Festival 2023 set to host kayakers from various parts of India

Kozhikode's Iruvazhinji and Chali rivers prepare for Malabar River Fest, Asia's largest whitewater kayaking comp. Attracting world champs, experienced kayakers, amateurs and water sport enthusiasts, the event has open and intermediate categories. 50 kayakers from other states and 10 from abroad are training for the event. It includes Kayak Cross…

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